AinoBlocks – Gutenberg Website Builder Blocks
A collection of blocks for the Gutenberg block editor to build professional WordPress websites.
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AinoBlocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where AinoBlocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| design | >100 |
| grid | >100 |
| layout | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 from 8 reviews
About AinoBlocks
From the official readme · v1.13.0Description
The AinoBlocks website builder blocks are a collection of blocks for the Gutenberg block editor. With AinoBlocks and our Full Site Editing block themes you can create professional websites with ease.
Resources
AinoBlocks WordPress plugin bundles the following third-party resources:
Phosphor Icons
Copyright (c) 2020 Phosphor Icons
License: MIT License, https://raw.githubusercontent.com/phosphor-icons/phosphor-home/master/LICENSE
Source https://phosphoricons.com/
Installation
- Install the AinoBlocks plugin either via the WordPress plugin directory or by uploading the files to your server at wp-content/plugins.
- Activate the AinoBlocks WordPress plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the AinoBlocks blocks on your next page or post.
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements to use the AinoBlocks blocks plugin?
You only need to have the latest version of WordPress on your website, to begin with. We do not recommend to use the Gutenberg plugin or WooCommerce blocks plugin on your live websites.
What WordPress themes work with AinoBlocks blocks?
Any Gutenberg-ready WordPress theme will work with the AinoBlocks plugin. Since we created the free FSE block Aino theme specifically to work in combination with our block collection we recommend you to use our Aino theme with AinoBlocks.
How do I get started using AinoBlocks?
After the AinoBlocks plugin is installed, you will see the AinoBlocks blocks collection in your blocks library on any page and post. You can now choose a block and insert it into your editor.
Does AinoBlocks come with patterns?
Yes, you can find the patterns inside the pattern library once you install one of our FSE block themes.
Changelog
1.13.0
Release date: Nov 10, 2022
New: Icon block new icons added.
Enhance: Button sizes.
1.12.2
Release date: August 9, 2022
Bugfix: CSS update for Grit Item block.
1.12.1
Release date: August 8, 2022
Bugfix: Grit Item block aligment desktop setting.
1.12.0
Release date: August 5, 2022
New: Accordion/FAQ block added to blocks collection.
New: Buttons block responsive flex direction settings.
New: Buttons block responsive flexbox gap settings.
New: Grit Item block aligment tablet and mobile settings.
Enhance: Grid item block InnerBlocks to useInnerBlocksProps.
Bugfix: Hide left,right and top borders if bottom border is set.
Bugfix: Flexbox editor view.
Bugfix: Buttons block 100% width setting.
Bugfix: List block padding missing on frontend.
1.11.0
Release date: July 26, 2022
Enhance: Block type registering.
Enhance: Flexbox settings.
Enhance: Multiple Buttons block use useInnerBlocksProps.
1.10.0
Release date: July 4, 2022
Enhance: Icon block with new icon.
Enhance: Grid Container block use useInnerBlocksProps.
Enhance: Flexbox block use useInnerBlocksProps.
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FAQ
AinoBlocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is AinoBlocks free?
Yes. AinoBlocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AinoBlocks safe to use in 2026?
AinoBlocks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AinoBlocks?
AinoBlocks is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 33,377 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 242 times in the last 30 days.
Does AinoBlocks work with WordPress 7.1?
AinoBlocks is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does AinoBlocks need?
AinoBlocks requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AinoBlocks last updated?
The latest version, 1.13.0, was released on November 9, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes AinoBlocks?
AinoBlocks is developed and maintained by Ellen Bauer.
What are the best alternatives to AinoBlocks?
The most popular alternatives to AinoBlocks are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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